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Kyrgyzstan Lifestyle and Culture

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The importance of knowing the culture and lifestyle of your desired study abroad country is that you do not have to worry about getting embarrassed once you are there. This is a pivotal part of the process of immersing yourself in a new environment and country!

As you should expect, the Kyrgyz culture is diverse and unique in its way to your host family. In this guide, we have set information that will open your mind and widen your appreciation of the Kyrgyz culture and lifestyle compactly.

While visiting any country, you will most probably feel some of the most famous traditions and customs people relate to. If you want to take a journey to Central Asia, specifically Kyrgyzstan, this guide may be of great assistance because it discusses the famous Kyrgyz culture that one has to practice from the time he or she arrives until he or she leaves.

By the time of your travel, you will already know what to look forward to and how to behave on very specific occasions.

The country is a mountainous country with a very rich baggage of lifestyle and traditions. Its history of traditions goes as back as the period when Turkic tribes moved and settled in Central Asia. Thus,

Kyrgyz people were very much influenced by Turkic traditions, sharing significant cultural experiences. Kyrgyz people have always been practicing a nomadic lifestyle over the years. It is ingrained into the Kyrgyz ideology that even today many people still are nomads and live in mountains.

Engagement and wedding traditions of Kyrgyz people are part of the most important life events. Since the family is the highest priority in Kyrgyz culture, a wedding becomes significant not only for a groom and bride but for the extended family also.

There are two types of weddings in Kyrgyzstan namely traditional and modern. The former is simpler that involves less financial spending and guests, but is more concentrated on following rituals and practices.

In Kyrgyzstan, besides its marvelous attractions and cultural ambiance, the smiling faces of the people are an added charm. All these sweet fragments are the best part of living in Kyrgyzstan, which will remain with you as a memory forever.

We understand that studying abroad can be a life-changing experience and, should you choose Kyrgyzstan, our RocApply tips and guides will enhance what will already be a wonderful trip by helping you also understand the culture and etiquette in Kyrgyzstan. 

We recommend that you thoroughly go through this guide to enhance your peaceable stay with the Kyrgyz. 

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